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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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      Triangle shaped sculpture.

History & Discoveries

  New Perspective, New Discoveries: A Close-up Look at Crawford's Progress of Civilization
By michele cohen |September 28, 2016
We have made some interesting discoveries about the details of the sculptures and the sources of some of the depicted figures; we discovered and solved a few puzzles, and we also came across a few mysteries that we're still working on (and we'd welcome your help!).
    Sculpture of three people.

History & Discoveries

  Letters and Numbers Abound
By erin courtney |September 1, 2016
A variety of letters and numbers appear on buildings or in art work on Capitol Hill.
    Sculpture detail of a person playing an instrument.

Projects

  Conserving the Grant Memorial
By michele cohen |July 18, 2016
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Curator for the Architect of the Capitol describes the restoration work on the bronze components and marble pedestals. When completed viewers will again see the subtle details of the original sculpture.
    A room with a portrait, chair and clock.

History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, Alexander Hamilton
By erin courtney |July 11, 2016
With the recent Kennedy Center announcement that the award-winning musical "Hamilton" is coming to Washington, D.C., the options to explore and experience one of our Founding Fathers in our nation's capital has never been better.
    A structure and a tree.

History & Discoveries

  5 Original Olmsted Trees
By andrew dentamaro |July 7, 2016
There are currently about 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square and more than 4,300 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds. Some of the most majestic and unmistakable trees on campus were planted during the Frederick Law Olmsted period.
    Person holding a copper pipe.

Behind the Scenes

  The Library's HVAC Aces
By sarah davis |July 1, 2016
While the most frequent calls from building occupants are related to climate, being successful in this line of work is about more than overcoming hot and cold conditions.
    History & Discoveries

  USBG National Garden Turns 10
By devin dotson |June 21, 2016
Opened to the public on October 1, 2006, the National Garden is a key element of the USBG, along with the Conservatory and Bartholdi Park.
    Hand using equipment.

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  Cool Tools: On the Cutting Edge
By lisa maltbie |June 17, 2016
The U.S. Capitol jurisdiction has introduced a new auto brake machine which offers an unprecedented capacity to bend metal. Electronically stored diagrams also save precious time that was previously spent sorting through hundreds of paper copies and manually recalling historical diagrams.
    Doing Good

  Bridging the Gap
By erin nelson |June 13, 2016
Millions of Americans volunteer every year, but few feel compelled to form their own organization. This doing good story is of an Architect of the Capitol employee who saw a problem in his community that had no solution, so he created one by starting his own non-profit.
    From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: Influences at Work and Play
By stephen t ayers |June 7, 2016
We are all an assembly of parts, pieces and life experiences, and we bring those experiences to the things we do every day.
    Behind the Scenes

  One Team, One Energy Reduction Mission
By laura condeluci |June 2, 2016
A 30 percent reduction in energy consumption is a major accomplishment. Take a look back at how we got there, and find out where we're going.
    History & Discoveries

  Finding a Lasting Impression
By sarah davis |June 1, 2016
Meigs was notorious for seizing opportunities to get his name inscribed on any items related to these monumental projects that he could. Recently, another permanent signature was discovered.
    Behind the Scenes

  A Passion for Pedaling
By jamie herr |May 18, 2016
This passionate group of Architect of the Capitol employees aims to improve biking conditions around the U.S. Capitol campus in Washington, D.C. Recently, their efforts led to the League of American Bicyclists designating AOC as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business.
    Programs & Events

  Lend Me Your Ears
By andrew dentamaro |May 13, 2016
It wasn't planned at the time, but the 1793 cornerstone laying event was the first of what has become a time-honored tradition of incorporating music to mark celebratory and honorary occasions in the Nation's Capital.
    Jets of water and a piece of stone.

Projects

  What's Happening Behind the Capitol Scaffolding?
By erin courtney |May 10, 2016
To answer this question, we travel to a brick building in Vienna, Virginia, where the hum of an industrial-sized machine is unmistakable. Littering the fenced-in courtyard of the building are massive slabs of stone of all shapes and colors.
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